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as practicable) called for by General Johnston.
Please let General Johnston know what can be done to meet his wishes, and how.
Thomas Jordan, A. A. G.
General Johnston wants four hundred cars, with locomotives, at Decatur.
What can be done from Corinth?
Thomas Jordan, A. A. Genl.
What chance to get cars and locomotives from Memphis, Mississippi Central, or other roads?
Where are the cars, etc., of the Memphis and Charleston, and those from the Nashville Road? General Johnston asks for cars.
How are they to be got for him?
Thomas Jordan, A. A. Genl.
General Bragg at Corinth.
Have asked him to answer your question about cars.
Very large supply there.
Enemy threw six hundred shells at Island No.10, without damage to any one, or anything, yesterday.
What number of your troops remain at Humboldt?
Troops must be sent as fast as practicable, with means of transportation, to Corinth.
One hundred and sixty cars with locomotives will be sent you from Mississippi Central Railroad; more will be quickly sent from other roads.
The General wishes an armed reconnoissance made, of say (3) three regiments infantry, some cavalry and artillery, to feel the enemy.
Must be cautiously made with advance guards, and all due military precautions.
Thomas Jordan, A. A. G.
